What Do Hourly Employees Value?

Nearly 60 percent of U.S. workers are hourly employees, does your organization know what makes them tick?

(Via TribeHR)

The majority of staff in the United States are hourly employees who have little to no control over their work schedules. The retail industry has an annual turnover of 80–100%. The cost of replacing hourly workers is up to 1/3 of their annual salary.

That’s why when the employee engagement is low, it’s vital for businesses to get staff enthusiastic about the organization and the role they play within in.

In 2013, Gen Y (those born after 1990) made up 25 percent of the American workforce. By 2025, this number will increase to 75 percent. To keep this growing group of employees happy, they say they want to schedule flexibility, shared values, immediate feedback, and a positive work environment.

Check out the infographic below, courtesy of When I Work, for more stats on hourly employee trends:

Published by @philammann

Phil Ammann is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer with more than three decades of experience covering news and public affairs across print and digital platforms. Based in the Tampa Bay area, he serves as Editor and Vice President of Operations for FloridaPolitics.com and Extensive Enterprises Media, where he oversees editorial content and strategic initiatives. He’s also proud to share life with his much better half, @margaretj13. View more posts